Oliver Tambo
Oliver Tambo | |
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Tambo in October 1981 | |
| 10th President-General of the African National Congress | |
| In office 21 July 1967 – 7 July 1991 Acting until May 1985 | |
| Deputy | Nelson Mandela |
| Preceded by | Albert Luthuli |
| Succeeded by | Nelson Mandela |
| 3rd Deputy President of the African National Congress | |
| In office 1958–1985 | |
| President |
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| Preceded by | Nelson Mandela |
| Succeeded by | Nelson Mandela |
| 10th Secretary-General of the African National Congress | |
| In office 1955–1958 | |
| President | Albert Luthuli |
| Preceded by | Walter Sisulu |
| Succeeded by | Duma Nokwe |
| National Chairperson of the African National Congress | |
| In office 7 July 1991 – 24 April 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Thabo Mbeki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oliver Reginald Tambo 27 October 1917 Nkantolo, South Africa |
| Died | 24 April 1993 (aged 75) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Resting place | Benoni, Gauteng |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Tripartite Alliance |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4, including Thembi and Dali |
| Alma mater | University of Fort Hare |
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| Known for | Anti-apartheid activism |
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| Nickname | OR Tambo |
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| Apartheid |
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Oliver Reginald Kaizana Tambo (27 October 1917 – 24 April 1993) was a South African anti-apartheid politician and activist who served as President of the African National Congress (ANC) from 1967 to 1991.